Robotics Software Engineer

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems.
• Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms.
• Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems.
• Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms.
• Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD.
• Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance.
• Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices.
• Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation.
• Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques.
• Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)

OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware.
• Strong understanding of motion planning algorithms, trajectory generation, and real-time control.
• Familiarity with industrial robot arms, PLCs, or real-time control frameworks.
• Experience optimizing software for edge devices.
• Knowledge of distributed computing architectures.